TIM WALZ

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, 60, served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. He was inauguarated as Minnesota's 41st governor in 2019, and is currently serving his second term in that office. Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, selected Walz as her running mate in her campaign for the presidency in August of 2024.

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Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, husband remembered for humility, humanity

The Hortmans were eulogized on Saturday as warm, caring people who were the same whether they were at the Capitol or at their home in Brooklyn Park

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Gov. Walz declares Peacetime Emergency for Beltrami County following storm

In the executive order, Walz noted that Homeland Security and Emergency Management will continue to support the coordination of onsite resources and assistance to affected local governments.

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Minnesota

Gov. Walz tours Bemidji, speaks on 'incredible' communal storm recovery efforts

In an impromptu move, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his team visited Bemidji Tuesday morning to witness the storm destruction that fills the Bemidji area. Walz spoke about what the next steps entail.

Jun 24

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Minnesota Rep. Hortman died at the scene, husband at the hospital, medical examiner says

Sen. John A. Hoffman and his wife were also shot by an individual impersonating a police officer on Saturday morning. Suspect identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter

Jun 14

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Governors order flags at half-staff to honor assassinated lawmaker

The governors in Minnesota and South Dakota ordered flags to fly at half-staff to remember Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was killed Saturday, June 14.

Jun 14

Minnesota

Suspect named in deadly shooting of Minnesota lawmakers, FBI offering up to $50,000 for info

The suspect is identified as Vance Boelter, 57.

Jun 14

By Forum News Service staff

Minnesota

Minnesota State Patrol asks public not to attend anti-Trump 'No kings' protests Saturday

The Patrol said on social media that "No kings" flyers were found in the vehicle of the suspect in a pair of shootings that left Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead Saturday.

Jun 14

By Forum News Service staff

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鈥榃e鈥檙e here to work with you鈥�: Walz testifies on immigration before U.S. oversight committee

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is one of three governors who appeared before the congressional committee. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also testified.

Jun 12

By Mary Murphy

Minnesota

Walz to testify before US Oversight Committee Thursday as 1 of 3 鈥榮anctuary governors鈥�

Gov. Tim Walz is set to appear alongside governors from New York and Illinois over immigration enforcement as part of a hearing with 鈥渟anctuary governors.鈥�

Jun 11

By Mary Murphy

Minnesota

鈥楳ost impressive achievement鈥�: Walz, Minnesota lawmakers pass state budget, avoid shutdown

With a tied House and partisan divides, Minnesota lawmakers passed a $67 billion state budget and a $700 million bonding package in what Gov. Tim Walz is calling a historic feat.

Jun 10

By Mary Murphy

Minnesota

What to expect for Monday's one-day special session of the Minnesota Legislature

A look at some of the bills set to be passed on Monday and the details of deals leaders struck in budget negotiations.

Jun 9

By Mary Murphy

Minnesota

Walz calls one-day special session of Minnesota Legislature

An agreement signed by Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders will task lawmakers with passing 14 pre-negotiated bills in one day 鈥� Monday, June 9

Jun 6

By Mary Murphy

Minnesota

Timeline for Minnesota special session blurry as budget talks continue

Progress at the Capitol 鈥榓s slow as molasses鈥� as legislative leaders work to caucus votes and wait for revisors to draft bills ahead of a special session.

Jun 5

By Mary Murphy

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